Spring selling season is peak time for sellers; winter stays subdued for builders.
Season typically runs March through May-June, helped by weather and school timing.
Early 2026 optimism faded as mortgage rates jumped amid the Iran war.
March homes under contract ↑4.6% yearly; active inventory ↑4.2% yearly.
Homebuilding ETFs: one ↓~6% YTD; another ↓~5% YTD as of April 6, 2026.
